Moment 179: How To Stop Stress From KILLING You: Mo Gowdat

Can a sweet tooth lead to shrinking muscles, a worse menopause, and struggles with mental health? The Glucose Goddess is back to reveal the not so sweet truth about sugar!  Jessie Inchauspé is a world-leading biochemist and founder of the Glucose Goddess movement. She is also the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Glucose Revolution: The life-changing power of balancing your blood sugar’ and ‘The Glucose Goddess Method’.  In this episode, Jessie and Steven discuss topics such as, the link between sugar and depression, the best foods for PCOS, the surprising truth about grapes, and the magic of vinegar. (00:00) Intro (01:38) Why Is Glucose So Important for Your Health?  (02:29) What Glucose Spikes Reveal About Your Body's Health  (05:01) How Sugar Impacts Your Cells  (06:23) How Glucose Spikes Accelerate Aging and What You Can Do About It  (10:10) The Link Between Muscle Mass & Sugar Usage  (12:14) These 'Healthy' Foods Are Causing Massive Glucose Spikes!  (14:12) Surprising Non-Sweet Foods That Cause Glucose Spikes  (16:36) Is There Such a Thing as 'Good' Sugar?  (18:25) The Best and Worst Sweeteners for Your Health  (19:33) How Sugar Accelerates Aging  (22:41) The Link Between Glucose, Hormones, and Fertility  (25:11) Can PCOS Be Reversed Through Diet?  (28:11) Why You Should Always Start Your Day with a Savory Breakfast  (29:31) Why We Crave Sugar  (31:57) Is Intermittent Fasting Really Good for You?  (34:58) The Truth About Calorie Restriction  (36:59) The Food You're Giving Your Children Might Be Hurting Them  (40:55) Study Reveals How Sugar Makes You More Irritable  (43:16) Hack 2: One Tablespoon of Vinegar a Day  (47:24) Hack 3: Vegetables First  (48:37) Hack 4: Exercising After Eating  (49:59) I Tried 4 Glucose Hacks for 4 Weeks – Here’s What Happened  (51:55) How to Use Vinegar to Manage Glucose: A Step-by-Step Guide  (01:02:01) The Link Between Visceral Fat and Glucose Spikes  (01:03:56) The Scary Link Between Sugar and Alzheimer’s Disease  (01:05:55) Are We Creating Medicine to Fix Unhealthy Food Habits?  (01:09:42) The Hidden Agenda: Why Food Companies Add More Sugar to Their Products  (01:17:29) The Link Between Glucose Spikes and Menopause  (01:27:36) Does Coffee Cause Glucose Spikes? (01:33:25) The Last Guest Question Follow Jessie:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/EAZvb22cYMb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/mQloW05cYMb  Glucose Goddess - https://g2ul0.app.link/lA9f3f8cYMb  Learn more about Jessie’s ‘Anti-Spike Formula’, a natural supplement to reduce blood sugar, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/w0OL8i5LZMb  You can purchase Jessie’s book, ‘The Glucose Goddess Method’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/Om4dp4fjZMb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Get your hands on the brand new Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://appurl.io/iUUJeYn25v Sponsors: PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com/ with code DIARY40 for 40% off

After 50 years of research, the Gottmans can predict with 90% accuracy if a relationship is doomed for divorce, these are the answers to love you've been searching for  Drs. John and Julie Gottman are professional relationship researchers that have published over 200 academic journal articles and 46 books. They are the co-founders of The Gottman Institute and Love Lab. In this conversation, the Gottmans and Steven discuss topics such as, how to repair from an affair, why dating apps are broken, the facts behind an awful sex life, and why to stop chasing the idea of 'the one'.  (00:00) Intro (02:28) What Do You Do? (05:08) What We Doing Wrong About Dating (09:55) How Do We Find True Love? (11:39) What Is The Most Attractive Thing In A Person? (13:51) The Role Of Self Esteem In How Attractive You Come Across (16:13) There Isn'T 'The One' (18:30) Are We Attracted To People Different To Us? (21:11) Do We Need To Lower Our Expectations (24:52) It'S A Red Flag When They Want To Rush Things (29:06) Can You Fake Confidence? (31:25) Science Know If People Connect Well Or Not (35:13) How To Build Confidence (38:04) Differences Between Gender In Attraction (39:37) Why People Need Alcohol When Dating (44:29) Is Good Enough, Enough To Be With Soemone? (48:06) The Role Of Sex In Attraction (53:40) How To Spice Things Up (57:46) How Much Sex Should We Be Having? (01:03:21) Men Struggle To Talk About Their Feelings (01:09:36) Expressing Gratitude To Your Partner (01:15:55) How To Know If You Should Break Up (01:19:24) The 4 Horsemen Of The Apocalpse In A Relationship (01:25:02) Insecure People Are More Defensive (01:32:19) Do Homosexuals Relationships Last Longer? (01:33:45) Gaslighting (01:38:32) Why People Stay With Gashlighter Or Abusers (01:41:24) How To Help People Going Through Domestic Violence (01:45:01) Treating Affairs (01:47:45) What Percentage Of People Have Affairs? (02:00:42) Does Cheating Help A Relationship? (02:03:34) The Importance Of Connection Follow the Gottmans:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/66wXYNo5QMb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/5htmCbr5QMb  The Gottman Institute - https://g2ul0.app.link/KlYOelu5QMb  YouTube: You can purchase the Gottmans’ book, ‘Fight Right: How Successful Couples Turn Conflict into Connection’, here: https://amzn.to/4emRC7u  Spotify: You can purchase the Gottmans’ book, ‘Fight Right: How Successful Couples Turn Conflict into Connection’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/KosccZE5QMb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Get your hands on the brand new Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://appurl.io/iUUJeYn25v Sponsors: Shopify - http://shopify.com/bartlett

Can we train less and gain more? From professional bodybuilding to becoming a force in the fitness world, Dr Michael Israetel reveals the ultimate hacks to transform your fitness game.  Dr Michael Israetel is a renowned sports science and nutrition expert, he is also the co-founder of Renaissance Periodization, a company that offers science-backed fitness advice. He is the author of books such as, ‘Scientific Principles of Hypertrophy Training’. In this conversation, Dr Michael and Steven discuss topics such as, how to grow muscle fast, the shocking side effects of steroids, how to hit your protein needs, and the truth about calorie counting.  (00:00) Intro  (01:37) What Is Michael's Mission?  (02:38) Biggest Myths And Rebuttals Why People Can't Get Into Shape  (07:10) Why Does It Matter To Be In Good Shape?  (10:47) What Is Your Background?  (12:41) Where Do People Start With Their Body Journey?  (16:57) Work Outs At Home With 20lb Dumbbells Give Great Results  (18:42) Gym Anxiety  (21:33) The Science To Muscle Growth  (26:29) How Many Sets And How Often Will Grow Muscle?  (28:42) What's Going On In Our Muscles To Make Them Grow?  (32:41) How Long Will It Take For Me To Lose Muscle?  (37:38) Warming Up For Workouts  (42:42) Common Gym Mistakes People Make  (44:54) Best Foods To Grow Muscle  (46:50) Is Intermittent Fasting Good For Muscle Gain?  (47:58) Pre Work Out & Caffeine Stimulants  (51:00) Calories Are The Only Thing That Matters  (56:26) The Dangers Of Calories Out & Calories In  (58:02) Body/Muscle Dysmorphia & Mental Illnesses  (01:02:40) The Myths About Weight Loss And What Hold People Back  (01:05:29) The Biggest Myths Around Weight Loss  (01:06:06) How Much Of Weight Loss Is Diet?  (01:11:14) Cardio Vs Strength For Weight Loss  (01:13:50) What Supplements To Take  (01:17:26) What About Steroids?  (01:19:14) How Quickly Do You Notice A Difference On Steroids?  (01:19:50) Do You Need To Work More When You're On Steroids?  (01:20:25) What Are The Downsides Of Steroids?  (01:22:24) Shrinkage Of Manhood On Steroids  (01:24:39) Psychological Implications Of Steroids Michael Has Suffered With  (01:27:27) With All The Risks With Steroids, What's The Point?  (01:29:40) Why Michael Wanted To Be So Big  (01:32:04) How Michael Felt About Being Bullied  (01:38:24) Why Steven Does What He Does  (01:45:19) Building Belief Through Evidence  (01:51:49) Guest's Last Question  Follow Dr Michael: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/hy2H4ERONMb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/xymbLhPONMb  You can learn more about ‘Renaissance Periodization’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/4ULqGyNONMb  You can purchase Dr Michael’s book, ‘Scientific Principles of Hypertrophy Training’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/K4T1ZtJONMb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  Get your hands on the brand new Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://appurl.io/iUUJeYn25v Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: WHOOP - https://join.whoop.com/en-uk/CEO Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total

Are we born to cheat and is monogamy natural? Dr Gad Saad uncovers the evolutionary truths behind our most primal behaviour.  Dr Gad Saad is an evolutionary psychologist and Professor of Marketing at Concordia University. He is also the author of books such as, ‘The Parasitic Mind’ and ‘The Saad Truth About Happiness: 8 Secrets for Leading the Good Life’. In this conversation, Steven and Dr Gad discuss topics such as, the science behind monogamy, why you crave fatty foods, how men are wired to cheat, and the relationship between OCD and porn.  (00:00) Intro (02:27) What Drives Your Life Purpose? (05:22) What Does An Evolutionary Behavioural Scientist Do? (08:45) The Top Predictor of Child Abuse in the Home (13:39) The Most Dangerous Person a Woman Can Meet (17:16) Is Cheating Ever Justified? (18:42) Is Monogamy Really Natural? (25:43) Why Do We Care for Our Families? (29:09) Why Do Children Resemble Their Fathers? (34:53) What Are Your Most Controversial Beliefs? (38:31) How Much of Human Behaviour Is Driven by Sex? (44:55) What Is a Mate Desirability Score? (53:44) Can We Predict a Couple’s Success? (57:18) What Makes Men and Women Desirable? (59:57) The Confusion Around Masculinity (01:09:10) What It Really Feels Like to Be a Woman (01:13:59) How to Build Self-Awareness (01:20:05) What Exactly Is a Beta Male? (01:21:27) How to Achieve High Status as a Man or Woman (01:23:16) Struggling to Find a Partner? Here's What to Do (01:25:58) Is Porn Good For Us? (01:33:42) How Porn Addiction Affects Productivity (01:37:03) How Society Conflicts with Evolution: Parenting Advice (01:38:34) The Secrets to Living a Happy Life (01:40:44) Do Opposites Attract? (01:48:50) Does Your DNA Determine Happiness? (01:58:43) The Woke Culture (02:04:01) Can Freedom of Speech Be Harmful? (02:24:33) Speaking the Truth in Research Shouldn’t Hurt Others (02:35:26) Is Society Unfair to Certain Groups? (02:39:45) Equality of Opportunity vs Equality of Outcome (02:44:58) Would You Vote for Trump? (02:54:06) The Last Guest Question Follow Gad:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/yeRHV44qFMb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/USdfq27qFMb  You can purchase Dr Gad’s book, ‘The Saad Truth About Happiness: 8 Secrets for Leading the Good Life’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/dTeHeWVqFMb  Learn more about the survey mentioned, here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f3YZdPaAg7t3TknwKfuY0OUmb0wt-b2g3_0Ct7HBzVE/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about the book mentioned, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/UwLMyD3OFMb Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  Get your hands on the brand new Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://appurl.io/iUUJeYn25v Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/diary

In this moment, world renowned gut heath expert, Tim Spector discusses how to navigate the modern food landscape and overcome the brainwashing of the food industry. It turns out that answering the seemingly simple question of, ‘what is quality food?’ is a lot more difficult that it first appears. Too often foods packaged as ‘healthy’, ‘low calorie’ or ‘low fat’ are in fact the opposite. Instead, Tim believes we need to go back to eating foods in their simplest, unpackaged original form as nature intended. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link//38if1OxLDMb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link//fXv5HxALDMb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Tim: https://tim-spector.co.uk/ ZOE: exclusive 10% discount on their first order of Daily30+ with the code PODCAST10 when you order from zoe.com/daily30